Treesa-Gayatri stun Chinese third seeds, secure historic BWF Worlds medal
The world No. 39 Indian pair, who entered the tournament unseeded, recovered from a slow start to defeat the Chinese combination 15-21, 21-16, 21-13
Day: August 21, 2026
South Africa ETA fee: New R500 charge for digital travel authorisation
South Africa’s digital travel system promises faster processing, with the new charge replacing the earlier fully subsidised ETA service
Fresh arson, petrol bomb attacks reported in Meghalaya, no injuries
Fresh incidents of arson and petrol bomb attacks on government properties were reported across Meghalaya in the past 24 hours as violence that erupted during a students’ bike rally two days ago in Shillong spread to other parts of the state, while a blockade in Assam disrupted inter-state vehicular movement, officials said on Friday. A…
‘Itlu Arjuna’: Anaswara Rajan and Aniesh starrer gets release date; NEW poster OUT
Anaswara Rajan is making her much-anticipated return to Telugu cinema in the film ‘Itlu Arjuna’, set to hit theaters on October 9. This film features Aniesh as a young man who is deaf and non-verbal, adding a unique narrative element. With music composed by Thaman, the filmmakers are sparking excitement with a striking new poster…
India, Russia discuss strengthening higher education cooperation
India and Russia discussed potential areas of mutual interest in higher education and reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in the sector, the Ministry of Education said on Friday. Deepti Gaur Mukherjee, Secretary in the Department of Higher Education, held an interaction with Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, Mogilevsky…
Salman Khan’s gym outlet in Delhi- Greater Kailash-I caught fire, no casualties reported
A fire broke out at Salman Khan’s gym franchise in Delhi’s Greater Kailash-I on Thursday night, with police confirming no casualties as staff were evacuated before the fire brigade arrived. A short circuit is suspected. Meanwhile, Salman is shooting “Monster” with Dil Raju and Nayanthara, and will host Bigg Boss 20 from September 6, 2026.
‘Batwara 1947’ box office collection Day 8 [LIVE]: Sunny Deol film targets Rs 40 crore India net after Week 1 as worldwide gross inches closer to Rs 50 crore
‘Batwara 1947’ has crossed over into its second week of release, and the numbers reflect a film that has settled into a fairly quiet holding pattern after burning through its opening-weekend momentum. Rajkumar Santoshi’s Partition drama, headlined by Sunny Deol, continues to add small sums to its overall kitty, even as its theatrical footprint keeps…
Hindustan Copper rises nearly 4% as copper prices gain on weak dollar
LME copper spot price is currently trading near its all-time high of $14,594/t, reached on 17 Aug 2026. At the current level of $14,113/t, spot copper price is up 46.3 per cent Y-o-Y on the LME.
‘Jailer 2’ dancer Eesha apologises ahead of ‘Ala Bolelo’ songs release, says ‘Guys sorry my mistake’
The highly anticipated first track from Rajinikanth’s upcoming movie Jailer 2, titled ‘Ala Bolelo,’ is making waves among fans. Dancer Eesha has expressed her regrets over a small mistake in her lively performance. Meanwhile, some Malayali users have taken issue with how certain Malayalam phrases are pronounced in the song.
MCX share price up 102% in a year; can the rally sustain? Analysts weigh
Analysts attributed the rise in MCX shares to its leadership position in the commodity segment. Notably, MCX has maintained over 98 per cent market share by value in commodity derivatives.